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as in gall
shameless boldness
shocked by his presumption in insisting that we buy his raffle tickets
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as in assumption
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
the presumption of innocence
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Recent Examples of presumption
At the same time, head coach responsibilities were shifted from a rebuttable presumption to an automatic attachment.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The second strange-to-us feature, even more disturbing to our current political presumptions, is a deep suspicion of democracy.
—Joseph J. Ellis, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In other words, printing presses didn’t fund German war debt, but the presumption that Germany would win (and get back to work after winning) did.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The presumptions about Carina can barely be contained in one library.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
The second strange-to-us feature, even more disturbing to our current political presumptions, is a deep suspicion of democracy.
—Joseph J. Ellis, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
In other words, printing presses didn’t fund German war debt, but the presumption that Germany would win (and get back to work after winning) did.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The presumptions about Carina can barely be contained in one library.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumption
Noun
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Our study also identified other risks, including low blood pressure, sleep problems, headaches, formation of kidney stones, and gall bladder disease and diseases associated with the bile ducts.—
Ziyad Al-Aly,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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Coordinators have rarely had the gall to try to run it in those spots, but the Lions did and scored.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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Somehow, the assumptions of this defense attorney have been treated with credence over the word of a veteran assistant state’s attorney dedicated to public service.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Use data to challenge assumptions, validate decisions and guide strategy.—
Mark Kane,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the December consumer price index, released Wednesday, likely helped soothe some of those nerves.—
Rocio Fabbro,
Quartz,
17 Jan. 2025
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The occipital nerves are located here and extend up the back of your head.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trump’s Comments About The Panama Canal Trump remarked that the United States should regain control of the Panama Canal, a statement that evoked arrogance and colonialism in the past.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The historical 'attitude' (arrogance) in his acting has fueled MAGA, and his endorsements of Trump are undeniably overbearing and irrational.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Los Angeles’ young defense has a ton of confidence after a dominating, record-tying performance against the Vikings.—
Mark Ross,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The only way is to give some confidence to the players is to win games.—
Sam Pilger,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Branthwaite initially struggled in the Netherlands and Everton came close to recalling him before receiving assurances opportunities would come.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Despite assurances that the conservative movement’s best minds would have a Day One agenda ready backed up by legal genius’ years of preparation, the first steps proved full of trouble.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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The brand thrives on a rebel heart, embracing individuality, audacity, and the freedom to exist beyond conventional boundaries.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Defensive line coach Andre Patterson actually had the audacity during an early December interview to blame the secondary for the team’s horrific run defense while skirting blame for the line.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Presumption.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumption. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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